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Big Lake, MO
Village in Holt County, Missouri.
Population
82
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
0
Big Lake and its ZIP codes
Big Lake at a glance
- Big Lake is 45% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Big Lake, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holt County. PPP loans are for Big Lake.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,738
1,301 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,008
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.1M
FY 2026, $7,593 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Big Lake, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
199
5.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Lake, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Big Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FortescueTown | 2.1 mi | 0.1 |
| BigelowVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Rulo, NEVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| White Cloud, KSCity | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Mound CityCity | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| CraigCity | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Preston, NECensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Forest CityCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| OregonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Reserve, KSCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Falls City, NECity | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| CorningTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Highland, KSCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Barada, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| MaitlandCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Robinson, KSCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Lake, MO in?
- Big Lake is in Holt County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Big Lake, MO?
- About 82 people live in Big Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Lake?
- Nearby places include Fortescue (2.1 mi), Bigelow (3.9 mi), Rulo, NE (4.7 mi), White Cloud, KS (7.1 mi), Mound City (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023